Encryption: Securing Data
Students explore the history of secret codes and modern methods of securing digital communication through encryption.
Key Questions
- Explain how encryption protects data during storage and transmission.
- Compare different methods of encryption (e.g., Caesar cipher vs. modern encryption concepts).
- Analyze the balance between personal privacy and national security in encryption debates.
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